I've been to a couple of Fat Rosie's locations before, so I had a good idea of what to expect. It…read morewas a busy weekend, and you could definitely tell the staff was stretched thin. Our waitress was very nice and did her best. I requested pico on the side so I could give it to my cousin, but one of my dishes still came with tomatoes, which I'm allergic to. By the time our waitress made it back to our table, my food was no longer hot, and we were ready to leave, so I didn't mention it. On the positive side, the drinks were good, there's plenty of parking, and the prices are pretty reasonable. Overall, it's a decent Mexican spot, but it seems like they could use a little more help during busy times.

We were seated right away but sat there for 10 minutes without a waiter ever acknowledging us…read more Meanwhile, a couple who arrived after us was seated, immediately got their chips and salsa, and had their drink orders taken. Since nobody came to help us, we decided to move to the bar. While we were served quickly at the bar, what we saw next completely ruined our night. There were fruit flies everywhere--flying around and inside the cups of fresh fruit used for the margaritas, as well as all over the Tajin and salt used to rim the glasses. We were so disgusted we couldn't even finish our drinks. To make matters worse, when the bartender went to clean the area, a swarm of about 20 fruit flies scattered. This is a massive sanitation and safety issue. We've never had a bad experience here before, but after what we saw today, we absolutely will not be returning.

I finally found the right time to try this place, being in the mood for a dine-in Mexican dinner…read more It's a nice place with pleasant servers, and kudos to the guy who filled my water 3 times. I was torn between a chicken mole dinner or just good old tacos. I opted for the tacos Al pastor with rice and beans. I have had Al pastor at many, many places, and it's been interesting to see people's takes on the recipes. These were, hands down, the best I've had anywhere. The meat was charred nicely, yet tender. The marinade/sauce had the perfect balance between the sweetness of the pineapple and the counterbalance of the lime, cilantro, and onion. I was so proud of my selection, that I ordered some to-go for my daughter to try. I also had a delicious strawberry margarita and finished off with a tres leches dessert. Everything was superb! I'll be back for that mole someday, and will also try their Taco Tuesday. Judging from my food, as well as the presentations of others choices that I noticed, I believe their chef is seriously talented and creative.

Orale is a cool place. The decor is nice , the service was really good, and, I must say, the…read morerestroom stood out :-) The food we ordered was delicious. My wife and I are pretty stuffed right now! I had the quesabirria tacos and she had a spicy shrimp dish with avocado and tortillas. Oh, and we had the nachos with a flight of 5 delicious salsas, as an appetizer. In the end, Orale felt different. It had a city vibe to it. We dug it and will be back for more. Near Hanover Park and in the mood for some Mexican cuisine? Check out Orale!

I love Taco Maya! I try to stop at this location anytime that I am near Schaumburg. Everyone here…read moreis always really nice. This time I was helped by Rochan and Doneel and had a really pleasant experience. Food was perfect as always and ready fast!

They need to improve hygiene, customer service and whatever policy they claim that customers must…read moreclean after they finish eating! I came twice and I was disappointed! Staff are rude! And no hygiene ! We were ready to leave after we ate a food my nephews couldn't eat , and we asked if they would give us something else, and will pay the difference or extra $$ for it just please exchange it for us! they said whatever you buy you must eat it, and the worker or the manager by the register rudly said we need to clean the table because it's not their job to clean after us! Now. My question here as a customer? Isn't your restaurant sir?? To keep it up to standard after ur customers leaves? Or you want us to sweep the floor and do the dishes too ??? Never going back not worth the hype...

This is a message to all in the Schaumburg AREA...Eat Local Eat Here…read more Second time here since being in Hoffman Estates for 3 years. Short review....bountiful plates at reasonable price.Friendly staff and the restaurant is clean and quiet. Beef fajitas,tongue burrito and snapper Veracruz and site is batting 3 for 3

We had a wonderful experience! The staff was incredibly welcoming and went out of their way to take…read morecare of us from start to finish. Within minutes we received chips with two variations of salsa and pickled vegetables. The menu is extensive and offers a large selection of drinks and food options. I had the super chicken burrito and it was massive. I barely finished a quarter of it ! It was filled with lettuce , well seasoned chicken , tomatoes, and cheese. It was complimented with rice and beans. My husband had the Combinancion Cuatro- skirt steak, cheese enchilada , cheese chile relleno , rice and beans. The steak was tender and juicy and even though a half portion, it was more than expected. The complimentary fried banana dessert was the perfect ending.The food here is absolutely incredible. But what impressed me just as much was the stellar service. The staff was fast, friendly, and attentive the whole time . Great food and a wonderful team make this place a must-visit!

Good food, fast service great staff Good value…read moreYou can get Margaritas to go!! Have not eaten in dining room yet only take out

Really love their Barbacoa enchiladas. The shredded beef has a great flavor. Add their hot sauce…read more(which is perfect) and you're all set. The rice and beans are both extremely good here as well. Probably need to try some more menu items, but I can't get enough of these. 5 stars for Panchos!

This is a solid, casual place to fulfill your Mexican food needs. Service was quick and friendly,…read moreand the place has a nice, local, casual vibe that you just want to go and support. It was a little confusing initially because there's a walk up register to order, so I thought I'd order up there when I was ready, but when I sat down to wait for a friend, I got waited on. So I guess both things are true. You get free chips and salsa at the table, which is always great, and I want to give a shoutout to having additional salsas in squeezable bottles at the table you can add to your liking to your food. Yum!

First off, let's talk about the food it's genuinely amazing. Every single meat dish we tried was…read moreincredibly well seasoned and bursting with flavor. You know how sometimes meats can be a bit bland. Not here.They really nail the taste and tenderness and the people working there, Just lovely. The waiter and the lady at the register were both super friendly and welcoming, which always makes for a great experience. Okay, onto the specifics, I started with a burrito de asada, and seriously, it was perfect. It was put together so nicely, packed full, and they even included rice inside, which was a delicious surprise. Super satisfying and felt like great value for the price. Then I branched out and tried a couple of their gorditas one with steak and another with chorizo. Again, both meats were incredibly tasty and really well prepared. Now, a little heads up, their gorditas are a bit unique. Instead of the usual pouch you stuff, they cut the entire top off, so it's more like an open faced sandwich. It was different, but honestly, it was still super delicious and easy to eat. We also shared a taco dinner, and those were fantastic too. The prices overall are really reasonable, especially for the quality you're getting. Oh, and you absolutely must try their horchata, it's seriously good and so refreshing.The place itself is pretty chill. They have a TV on, and it was generally quiet, which is nice for a relaxed meal. It's not a huge spot, with a few tables and booths, but what really caught my eye was how many people were coming in for takeout orders. That's always a good sign that it's a popular local favorite. Honestly, if you're ever looking for a top notch taco shop nearby, this one is probably one of the best I've encountered. You definitely won't be disappointed.

I gotta say, we've been in Schaumburg but haven't yet tried all the restaurants in the area (god…read moreknows we've been working on it!). So, one fine day I was picking up some dry cleaning down Roselle, and as I turned onto Schaumburg Rd to head home, I saw this place- remembered I was hungry- and promptly turned in! I got there just before 5pm, and was - by all accounts - their first customer of the night! I asked to sit on the patio, and (because I had to ask) checked to see if the patio was dog-friendly - it is! Hmm. Gotta bring puppy next time! The young lady sat me down, brought over a drinks menu and a food menu, and I promptly ordered a Cadillac Cocktail! Oh my! It was BIG- and GOOD. Damn! Highly recommended! A bowl of warm chips and salsa came right on it - on the house- and I began munching away while I pondered the menu. So - I decided on the Enchiladas Suizas with verde sauce! Oh - and with a choice of meat (I chose ground beef, but pollo was also on the board too!). As I was slowly drinking the Cadillac and munching on the chips, I gotta say I liked the THICK chips and the salsa had a nice little kick to it. If that's what you like? You'll LIKE it! My enchiladas suizas came out piping hot a short time later, and I began munchin' 'em down! VERY nice! If you like friendly, prompt service AND good food and drink? HIGHLY recommend you stop on it!

We really wanted to love this place because the food was outstanding. The chips came out hot and…read morefresh, the salsa was delicious, and the service was friendly and attentive. I had the al pastor tacos, which had just the right touch of pineapple and were absolutely amazing. The rice and beans were excellent too. They also have a beautiful patio that would be a perfect place to enjoy a meal. Unfortunately, the experience was overshadowed by the music. It was incredibly loud--constant booming house music that made it difficult to have a conversation. We politely asked if the volume could be turned down, especially since the restaurant wasn't busy, but were told it was for all the customers and they wouldn't adjust it. It's a shame because the food is so good, but the atmosphere made it hard to enjoy. I can't help but wonder if the loud music has driven away other customers as well. If they toned down the music, this would easily be one of our favorite Mexican restaurants.

While in town for a work seminar, the front desk assistant at my hotel recommended this place with…read morea personal rave review. So, I stopped in during the week, just after lunch time and found this little hole-in-the wall of a restaurant conveniently nestled in a shopping center next to the local Walmart. Even though I walked in and the restaurant was completely empty, the pure vibrancy of the decor and the cheerfulness of the staff encouraged me to stay. Not to mention that the aroma making its way out from the kitchen was absolutely mouth-watering. I took a seat at the bar while I perused the menu and was delighted in the simplicity of it. You know the food is about to be fire when the menu is simple and a restaurant focuses on what it does well. In addition to the excellent service, the food was absolutely phenomenal. I started off with some chips and salsa.... which was delightfully flavorful and perfectly crisp. Then, I had a bowl of the tortilla soup. Each spoonful was like deja vu. Each bite made me feel like I was in my grandmother's kitchen as a little girl all over again. The broth was perfectly seasoned and each bite came with a chunk of chicken and an assortment of veggies... truly perfecto! Once I was done with the appetizers, I made my decision to try two tacos from the menu. The first was a salmon taco--and it didn't TASTE FISHY. It was grilled to perfection and then paired with an unexpected yet delicious topping of crispy potato strings and chipotle aioli. I ate every bite of this. It was the perfect combination of crunch and flavor, I just couldn't get enough. Then I also ordered the carne asada a cabron taco. Simple, yet dynamically flavorful. I was so full at this point but took this one home to eat at a later time. Still as amazing as the day I ordered it i'm sure. While I neglected to have any desserts or margaritas here, I was assured that they are just as remarkable as anything else. I had a wonderful meal, excellent service and I greatly look forward to going back if i'm ever in the area again for work. 10/10 Highly recommend!!

Nice spot and beautiful decor on the ceiling inside. Warm chips and salsa are offered when you sit…read more Kids Steak Quesadilla: good, but a few pieces of steal were tough for my son to chew. Nice that they give an ice cream dessert. Enchiladas: good portion, my son tried mole that was spread on top for the first time, he didn't like it, but it doesn't mean it wasn't good, just something new he didn't enjoy. Cactus taco: they made it right. Nice texture with the crispy beets on top. Fish taco: this was ok, it fell apart bc there were so many tomatoes on top the juice softened the corn tortilla. Salad: good but they didn't have many dressing options and the one that came with it didn't have much flavor to add. Overall, cute spot, price is a bit higher here. They have many seafood entrees, seems to be what many guests ordered so maybe thats popular here. Service was good. No issues and things came out timely.